Case Study: JE Fuller Hydrology & Geomorphology achieves cost-effective floodplain analysis with CivilGEO GeoHECRAS

JE Fuller cuts floodplain analysis to under 4 hours with CivilGEO

JE Fuller Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc., a multidisciplinary engineering firm, was hired by a single-family homeowner in Pima County, Arizona. The homeowner needed a floodplain analysis to obtain a permit for a swimming pool in a regulated sheet flow floodplain, ensuring the project would not adversely affect flood flows or neighboring properties. They turned to CivilGEO's GeoHECRAS software to perform this analysis in a cost-effective manner.

Using CivilGEO's GeoHECRAS, JE Fuller engineer Chris Rod efficiently modeled the complex flood dynamics around the property's existing walls and the proposed pool. The software's intuitive interface allowed for quick adjustments and scenario generation, completing a thorough analysis in just a few hours. The result was a successful permit application accepted by the county without requiring costly site modifications, delivering significant time and cost savings for the homeowner and demonstrating the solution's viability for small-scale projects.

JE Fuller Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc.